A version of SEMA model legislation (S.B. 5121) to prohibit cities or towns from enforcing an ordinance, development regulation, zoning regulation, or administrative practice that prevents automobile collectors from pursuing their hobby was approved by the Senate Rules Committee after having been passed by the Governmental Operations Committee. Under the bill, junked, wrecked or inoperable vehicles stored on private property would only require screening from public view. Six or fewer vehicles that are 30 years old or older, including one parts car, would be permitted for hobby vehicle restoration as long as restoration is an ancillary use of the property. The bill will next be voted on by all members of the Washington Senate.

We Urge You to Contact All Members of the Senate (List Attached Below) Immediately to Request Their Support for S.B. 5121

S.B. 5121 would permit the repair or modification of motor vehicles on private property that are undergoing restoration.

S.B. 5121 would permit the maintenance of a parts car as a source of parts for motor vehicles undergoing restoration.

S.B. 5121 permits the maintenance for restoration of vehicles 30 years old and older, which corresponds to the state’s definition of “collector vehicles.”

S.B. 5121 establishes reasonable provisions that vehicles be located out of public view by means of suitable fencing, trees, shrubbery or other means.

DON’T DELAY! Please contact all members of the Washington Senate to request their support for S.B. 5121. Thank you for your assistance.

Please e-mail a copy of your letter to Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org. Also, please forward this Alert to your fellow car enthusiasts. Urge them to join the SAN and help defend the hobby! Thank you for your assistance.

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